Thomas T. Princing

January 26, 2004

Thomas T. Princing, 65, of Frankenmuth passed away at his home on Jan. 20, 2004. He was born Oct. 21, 1938 in Saginaw to the late Russel and Mae (Pearce) Princing.

He married Mary (Wilcox) Princing on Aug. 27, 1960. She survives him, along with his daughter, Linda (Tom) Conzelmann of Adrian; his son, John (Marie) of Saginaw; six grandchildren, Johnathan, Matthew, David and Claire Conzelmann and Morgan and Camden Princing; and their mother Janet (Knieling) Princing of Frankenmuth. He also leaves a brother, Dennis (Nancy) Princing of Saginaw; two sisters Judy (George) Helvey of Midland and Jane (Dan) Cline of Mandeville, La.; a close uncle, Ralph Pearce of Saginaw; several nieces and nephews; and many friends and colleagues.

Mr. Princing graduated from Arthur Hill High School in the class of 1956. He was a proud graduate of the University of Michigan Business School in 1961 where he received his BBA in accounting and finance. He recently retired after 42 years of service as owner, president and CEO of Scientific Brake and Equipment Co.

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He was deeply committed to his community and gave his time and talent to many organizations including the Saginaw Community Foundation, Saginaw General Hospital, University of Michigan Mott Children's Hospital, Saginaw Choral Society, PRIDE, First Congregational Church, Delta College Foundation, NBD - Saginaw, Independent Bank and Mid-Michigan University of Michigan Alumni Association.

He was a staunch supporter of the arts including the Saginaw Art Museum, the Saginaw Bay Symphony Orchestra, Interlochen Arts Academy, Berkshire Choral Festival, and the University of Michigan Musical Society.

More than anything, he would like to be remembered as a devoted family man and a loyal friend.

A memorial service celebrating Tom's life was held on Friday, Jan. 23 at 11 a.m. at the First Congregational Church, 403 S. Jefferson, Saginaw. Friends called at W.L. Case and Co. Funeral Chapel, 4480 Mackinaw Road, Saginaw from 5 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday and from 3 to 5 p.m., and 7 to 9 p.m. on Thursday and at the church from 10 a.m. until the time of service.

In lieu of flowers, those considering an expression of sympathy may wish to consider the Saginaw Choral Society or Frankenmuth Hospice of Hope.